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West End Primary School

Public primary school · West End, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In West End, Gqeberha, West End Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about West End Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

West End Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around West End, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

770
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

West End Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how West End Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 2,290 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,736 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,668 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,655 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,606 compared with 770, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against West End Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,736 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,668 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,655 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,606 compared with 770, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West End Primary School, 1,601 compared with 770; is a public secondary school, a different phase than West End Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point West End Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to West End Primary School for 2027

As a public school, West End Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
26 - 36 St Dominic Street, West End, Gqeberha, 6059
Postal
P O Box 17060, Saltville, 6059
Telephone
041 481 1914
EMIS number
200100845

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at West End Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask West End Primary School directly, on 041 481 1914, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to West End Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is West End Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for West End Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides West End Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at West End Primary School?
West End Primary School reported 770 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at West End Primary School?
No. West End Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is West End Primary School a public or private school?
West End Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact West End Primary School?
You can call 041 481 1914. It is located at 26 - 36 St Dominic Street, West End, Gqeberha, 6059.
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